Awarded experts and leaders in orthopedic care for bone, joint and muscle injuries and conditions. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
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For years, injured individuals throughout the area have relied on the board certified specialists at Coastal Orthopedics in Beverly and Danvers, Massachusetts, for high-quality orthopedic services. When you come to our orthopedic care center, we provide you with the one-on-one attention you deserve and personalized treatment, including operative and non-operative care.
01/30/2026
Get treated by board-certified orthopedic specialists who focus on evidence-informed care that works.
At Coastal Orthopedics, RPW Therapy is part of an integrated treatment approach—combined with physical therapy, activity modification, bracing, and other non-surgical options—fully tailored to your goals and lifestyle.
We don’t just treat pain.
We help you move with more comfort and confidence.
📍 Visit Coastal Orthopedics to see if RPW Therapy is right for you.
📞 TeleHealth, phone & urgent same-day appointments available.
01/28/2026
Does Coastal Orthopedics treat meniscus injuries?
Yes — Coastal Orthopedics provides care for meniscal (knee cartilage) tears, including diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans, which can include conservative care or referral for meniscus repair when indicated. Early evaluation improves outcomes and helps prevent long-term knee issues.
📍 Visit Coastal Orthopedics for a knee checkup.
TeleHealth, phone & urgent same-day appointments available.
01/23/2026
Due to the impending snowstorm, Coastal Orthopedics will be closed on Monday, January 26th. Thank you and stay safe, everyone! 
01/23/2026
RPW Therapy?
If you’re considering Radial Pressure Wave (RPW) Therapy, here’s what sets our care apart:
🔹 Board-Certified Specialists
Your treatment is delivered by orthopedic experts who use evidence-informed methods to help you heal safely and effectively.
🔹 Integrated, Whole-Person Care
RPW Therapy can be paired with physical therapy, bracing, activity modification, and other non-surgical options for better results.
🔹 Personalized Treatment Plans
We tailor every plan to your goals, lifestyle, and activity level—because no two patients are the same.
🔹 A Focus on Function
We don’t just treat pain. We help you move with greater comfort, confidence, and strength.
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📞 Call Coastal Orthopedics or request an appointment online to find out whether RPW Therapy is the right fit and build a plan that supports your mobility and quality of life.
01/20/2026
01/16/2026
Numbness, tingling, or burning along your inner ankle and foot? It could be tarsal tunnel syndrome, caused by pressure on a key nerve. 💙 Early treatment can prevent lasting nerve damage.
At Coastal Orthopedics, schedule your appointment at 978-927-3040, use our online form, or visit one of our convenient locations in Danvers, Gloucester, or Beverly, MA.
01/09/2026
In this clip from our Hand Health Lecture, Dr. Gabriel Merlin, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, explains De Quervain’s tenosynovitis — a very common cause of thumb and wrist pain.
Key takeaways:
✔️ Caused by irritation in the first dorsal compartment of the wrist
✔️ Pain is typically felt along the thumb side of the wrist
✔️ The Finkelstein test (tucking the thumb into the hand and bending the wrist) often reproduces the pain
✔️ Occurs in about 1 out of every 1,000 people each year
✔️ More common in women — especially postpartum, which is why it’s often called “mother’s thumb”
Common triggers:
Repetitive lifting motions — like picking up a baby, dog, or grandchild — especially with resistance (the “dart thrower” motion).
Non-surgical treatment options may include:
• Rest and activity modification
• Over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen
• A forearm-based thumb spica splint, often worn at night, to limit painful motion
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this educational event such a success. We’re proud to share expert guidance that helps patients better understand their symptoms — and their options.
In this clip from our Hand Health Lecture, Dr. Gabriel Merlin, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, explains how carpal tunnel syndrome often first shows up — and why many people notice symptoms at night.
What patients commonly experience:
✔️ Numbness or tingling that wakes you from sleep
✔️ Symptoms caused by wrist flexion during sleep, which increases pressure on the nerve
✔️ Numbness in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger
As carpal tunnel progresses:
• Loss of pinch strength
• Weakness or muscle thinning at the base of the thumb
• Ongoing numbness — often the very first warning sign
🩺 Treatment options, from least to most invasive, may include stretching, bracing, anti-inflammatory medications, steroid injections, and — when appropriate — surgery. As Dr. Merlin explains, while conservative treatments may help manage symptoms, surgery is the definitive solution for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Education and early evaluation matter. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative session!
Follow along for more expert insights from our Hand & Upper Extremity team.
01/04/2026
🥳 Step into the New Year with healthy, happy joints!
Start with simple goals: stretch daily, stay active, listen to your body, and care for your bones.
Here’s to a strong, mobile, pain-free 2026! 💪✨
01/02/2026
🖐️ What Is Trigger Finger? 🖐️
At our recent Hand Health Lecture, Dr. Gabriel Merlin, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon, explained one of the most common — and often misunderstood — hand conditions: trigger finger.
Dr. Merlin breaks it down:
✔️ Trigger finger occurs when the finger can’t smoothly bend or straighten
✔️ It’s caused by inflammation and irritation of the tendon sheath
✔️ This creates a friction problem between the tendon and pulley system
✔️ Over time, cellular changes can make the condition harder to reverse
Common symptoms include:
• Pain at the base of the finger where it meets the palm
• Swelling, stiffness, or loss of motion
• Popping, catching, or locking of the finger
• Significant discomfort when the finger “triggers”
Many people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome but have never heard of trigger finger — until they suddenly experience painful clicking or locking and wonder what’s going on.
Education is the first step toward relief. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this informative session!
Follow along for more expert insights from our Hand & Upper Extremity team.
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At every clinical touch point, we work to not only understand your orthopedic issue, but to also understand your personal support systems and challenges, your individual lifestyles and motivators. We make the time to communicate with you and to ensure that you fully understand all parts of the care process.
Our protocols and connected relationships with our clinical partners and hospital systems have been put in place to ensure that you have an exceptional experience beginning with your first encounter with our practice and throughout the healing process.
The Coastal Orthopedic Associates “system” is purposefully designed to put the patient first, above all else, and to provide proper clinical, administrative and rehabilitative support to get you where you want to be, both functionally and holistically. Our focus is on value vs. volume, data driven patient optimization and a customer-centric experience.
You will feel the difference.
This is why, “We Choose You” to be part of an uncommon model in orthopedics today, where you will receive personalized, time intensive attention from physicians that have been trained at some of the top orthopedic programs in the country, laser focused on YOU, as an individual, each time, every time - without exception.
For years, injured individuals throughout the area have relied on the board certified specialists at Coastal Orthopedics in Beverly and Danvers, Massachusetts, for exceptional orthopedic care. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
